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        <description><![CDATA[Polity.org.za offers a unique take on news, with a focus on political, legal, economic and social issues in South Africa and Africa, as well as international affairs. Polity strives to provide our readers reliable and objective reporting on important issues that drive our society.]]></description>
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            <title>Mauritius: Record foreign investment highlights importance of proper structuring for ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Mauritius is experiencing a sustained increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), with official figures from the Bank of Mauritius showing that inflows reached a record Rs 48-billion in 2025, up from Rs 33-billion in 2024. While these figures demonstrate Mauritius' continued appeal to international businesses seeking a strategically located, stable and business-friendly jurisdiction with a flexible tax framework, potential investors should not lose sight of the legal and regulatory framework they will operate in. Selecting the appropriate legal structure and understanding the statutory and regulatory obligations that accompany it are crucial. ]]></description>
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            <title>Extra public holiday on Monday 10 August 2026</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This year 9 August (National Women’s Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 10 August 2026, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid? The Court has held that where a public holiday falls on a Sunday the legislature intended that the Monday should be a public holiday in addition to the Sunday (See the interpretation of the Public Holidays Act in the Labour Appeal Court in the case of Randfontein Estates v NUM (case no. JA29/06 dated 15 November 2007.)]]></description>
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            <title>Are written warnings legally required before dismissal</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Many people assume that final written warnings work like American baseball: three strikes, and you are out.  It is a common misconception in the workplace that an employer must always issue a written warning before dismissing an employee. While written warnings play an important role in progressive discipline, South African labour law does not apply a one-size-fits-all rule. The real question is whether the dismissal is fair in the circumstances, taking into account the seriousness of the misconduct, the employee’s disciplinary history, the employer’s disciplinary code, and whether the employee was given a fair opportunity to respond. ]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Working from home: Can employers withhold pay over office attendance?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers obo Cesiko / South African Human Rights Commission [2024] 8 BALR 869 (CCMA), the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA“) considered whether withholding an employee’s salary and allowances amounted to an unfair labour practice dispute in terms of section 186(2)(a) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (“the LRA“). The employee, employed by the South African Human Rights Commission (“SAHRC“) as a personal assistant, ...]]></description>
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            <category>Werksmans</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>SARS proposes procedural framework for customs voluntary disclosure relief</title>
            <link>https://www.polity.org.za/article/sars-proposes-procedural-framework-for-customs-voluntary-disclosure-relief-2026-08-06</link>
            <description><![CDATA[On 4 August 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published draft rules for public comment proposing the procedural framework that will govern applications for Customs and Excise Voluntary Disclosure Relief ("VDR"). The draft rules provide much-needed certainty regarding how the legislative regime will operate in practice and represent the next step in implementing South Africa's customs voluntary disclosure framework. This follows the introduction of Chapter XB into the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 in late 2024, which marked an important milestone in South Africa's customs and excise landscape. For the first time, the legislation introduced a dedicated VDR regime, providing taxpayers with a statutory mechanism through which historical customs and excise non-compliance may be regularised, provided the legislative requirements are met.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Indemnities and indemnity clauses in contracts – A practical legal analysis</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Most commercial contracts contain indemnity clauses. Yet, despite their prevalence, relatively few contracting parties have a clear and structured understanding of what indemnities are, how they operate, or how to assess their significance within the context of a particular transaction.  This disconnect is commercially significant. Where a party to a contract has a clear understanding of what indemnities are and what they are intended to achieve, that party is better positioned to identify and assess risk, and will be more attuned to the provisions that require scrutiny. ]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Commercial evictions in South African law: A contractual right enforced through process</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The eviction of a commercial tenant in South African law occupies a distinct legal space, shaped less by statute and more by the principles of contract. Unlike residential evictions, which are heavily regulated by protective legislation such as the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (“PIE”), commercial evictions are primarily governed by the lease agreement itself, supplemented by common law and, in certain circumstances, the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”).  This distinction reflects a fundamental policy choice: commercial parties are generally regarded as operating on a more equal footing, capable of negotiating their contractual rights and obligations. As a result, the enforcement of those rights, particularly where a tenant remains in occupation unlawfully, centres on adherence to due process rather than statutory protection. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>New proposed responsibility for banks in tax refund screening: Is SARS extending its ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The 2026 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill is out, and amongst other proposals, appears to be further involving financial institutions in tax regulation!  ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II sees surge in interest as fast-track work visa programme reopens</title>
            <link>https://www.polity.org.za/article/trusted-employer-scheme-phase-ii-sees-surge-in-interest-as-fast-track-work-visa-programme-reopens-2026-08-05</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Within days of the Department of Home Affairs launching the second phase of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), it is already seeing strong interest from businesses seeking to become part of the programme. Companies recognised as Trusted Employers benefit from significantly faster visa processing and streamlined immigration procedures when bringing critical skills into South Africa. Yusuf Simons, Acting Deputy Director-General for immigration services at the Department, said employers who did not apply during the first phase in October 2023, have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the second round and is ready to submit their expression of interest after waiting almost 2 years. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>The regulation of fixed-term employment contracts under Section 198B of the Labour Relations Act</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Fixed-term employment contracts remain a common feature of the South African labour market, particularly in industries that rely on project-based work, seasonal labour, temporary increases in operational demands, or externally funded positions. While such contracts serve legitimate business purposes, they have historically been susceptible to abuse, with some employers utilising them to avoid the obligations associated with permanent employment. In response to these concerns, the Labour ...]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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